Gerhard van Staden "Lion King"
Compare to Another AthleteGerhard van Staden is a strongman from South Africa who stands 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall and competes at 175 kg (386 lb), born October 18, 1984 (age 42).
Last 5 Contests
- 4 2014 Giants Live FitX Melbourne Mar 7, 2014
- 6 2015 Arnold Australia Mar 13, 2015
- 1 2015 Africa's Strongest Man Aug 1, 2015
- 4 2017 SCL World Truck Pull Championships Oct 20, 2017
- 9 2023 SCL World Truck Pull Championships Oct 21, 2023
1 win and 1 podium in the last 5. Most recent: 9th at 2023 SCL World Truck Pull Championships, Oct 21, 2023.
Competition Statistics
International
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gerhard van Staden is strongest at Farmer's Walk: an average placing of 4.4 across 7 outings, with 1 win. Weakest at Atlas Stones (7.1 across 7).
- Farmer's Walk 4.4
- Overhead Press 5.3
- Carry 5.4
- Vehicle Pull 5.6
- Deadlift 6.7
- Atlas Stones 7.1
Average finishing position in each event type, across every contest we hold results for. Lower is better. Ordering weighs how often an event has been contested, so a strong average from a handful of outings does not outrank a long record. That is why an event higher up the list can show a slightly worse average than one below it. Event types with fewer than 4 recorded outings are not shown.
Career Bests
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2023 | 2023 SCL World Truck Pull Championships | Strongman Champions League | M | Kroondal, South Africa, South Africa | #9 | 14.50 |
| Oct 20, 2017 | 2017 SCL World Truck Pull Championships | Strongman Champions League | M | Amman, Jordan, Jordan | #4 | 19.00 |
| Aug 1, 2015 | 2015 Africa's Strongest Man | Africa's Strongest Man | M | Rustenburg, South Africa, South Africa | #1 | 38.00 |
| Mar 13, 2015 | 2015 Arnold Australia | Arnold Pro Strongman World Series | M | Melbourne, Australia, Australia | #6 | 28.50 |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 2014 Giants Live FitX Melbourne | Giants Live | M | Melbourne, Australia, Australia | #4 | 44.00 |
| Mar 9, 2013 | 2013 Giants Live FitX Melbourne | Giants Live | M | Melbourne, Australia, Australia | #6 | 44.50 |
| Mar 17, 2012 | 2012 Giants Live FitX Melbourne | Giants Live | M | Melbourne, Australia, Australia | #6 | 33.50 |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 2011 Giants Live Ukraine | Giants Live | M | Poltava, Ukraine, Ukraine | #9 | 19.00 |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 2011 SCL South Africa | Strongman Champions League | M | Pretoria, South Africa, South Africa | #5 | 31.50 |
| Apr 10, 2010 | 2010 Giants Live South Africa | Giants Live | M | Johannesburg, South Africa, South Africa | #10 | 29.00 |
No individual event results available yet.
Event-by-event results are available for select competitions.
Showing - of event results
| Event | Result | Place | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | Value | Contest | Date | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Deadlift | 370.0 kg | 2014 Giants Live FitX Melbourne | Mar 7, 2014 | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 165.0 kg | 2011 SCL South Africa | Jun 4, 2011 | - |
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Gerhard van Staden
- Nickname
- "Lion King"
- Date of Birth
- October 18, 1984
- Country
- South Africa
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.91m
- Weight
- 175kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 2010 - 2023
- Status
- Active
- Total Competitions
- 10
- Total Wins
- 1
Last updated: February 23, 2026